Types of Support

Accessibility Services helps students with disabilities succeed and achieve their dreams while attending Niagara College. Our friendly, welcoming staff are here for you, and want to help ensure your academic success!

We have dedicated Counsellors, as well as an Assistive Technologist and Learning Strategist.

Learning strategies – Niagara College provides the services of a Learning Strategist to assist students with learning difficulties in achieving their fullest potential. Learning Strategists help students build academic strength by developing customized learning techniques that maximise learning potential while minimizing the impact of learning challenges and/or learning disabilities.

And more!

Accommodations are individual and tailored to each students’ needs. We are here for you!

Not sure where to start?

Review the Accessibility Services Support Guide to learn about how and when to apply for academic accommodations for your disability. If you still have questions, contact our helpful staff, who will be happy to explain first steps.

What is a Learning Strategist?

A Learning Strategist is a coach and a role model, who works one-on-one with students. Using a collaborative approach, the Strategist and student work together to apply techniques that are compatible with the student’s individual learning style. Practical material is used from the student’s course work. Students who access the services of a Learning Strategist often demonstrate:

Enhanced concentration and attention

Improved memory and retention

Improved time management and organization

Better test/exam preparation

Reduced test/exam anxiety

Better reading comprehension

Finer writing skills

Improved research skills

Stronger note-taking skills

Ability to identify main ideas and important information

The role of the Learning Strategist is to model creative approaches to learning new material that are emotionally engaging and intellectually stimulating. This allows students to “Work Smart” at college, thereby increasing their potential for academic success.